High-Volume Line Cook — Flexible Hours

Churchill Downs Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. Fair Grounds is seeking a line cook to prepare foods according to recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include station prep, reading tickets to expedite orders, controlling portions, maintaining FIFO, rotating stock, and keeping workstations clean and sanitized. Must be 21+ and able to obtain a racing license; overtime and weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail.
• Be a self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as required including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for guests according to recipes set by the executive chef.
• Works sauté, broiler, fryer, pizza ovens, and pantry stations.
• Expedite the line by accurately reading and calling tickets.
• Controls portion sizes of meats, salads, entrees, seafood, and appetizers.
• Organizes cooks’ line, including shelves, freezers, and reach-in refrigerators.
• Alerts Executive Chef to Potential Food Hazards, food spoilage, and preventable waste.
• Ensure that food is held, reheated, and frozen at correct temperatures.
• Marks, dates, covers, and rotates all perishable and non-perishable foods using FIFO.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations according to cleaning schedules.
• Prepares menu items following quality and presentation standards set forth by the Executive Chef.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. Fair Grounds is seeking a line cook to prepare foods according to recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include station prep, reading tickets to expedite orders, controlling portions, maintaining FIFO, rotating stock, and keeping workstations clean and sanitized. Must be 21+ and able to obtain a racing license; overtime and weekend hours required.